PREMIERE HIGH END VIENNA 2026

May 28 TO 31, 2026


IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE HIGH END VIENNA 2026 AT A GLANCE
WHAT IS STAYING THE SAME, AND WHAT IS CHANGING?

DATES/LOCATION

HIGH END Vienna 2026
28th to 31st May 2026

Austria Center Vienna (ACV) in Vienna/Austria
Thursday and Friday - trade visitor days
Saturday and Sunday - general public days

 

The dates, duration and day types
will remain unchanged.
ONLY THE LOCATION IS DIFFERENT!

 

SUBSEQUENT DATES:

6th to 9th May 2027
25th to 28th May 2028

WHY VIENNA?

IDEAL EVENT CONDITIONS
AT THE AUSTRIA CENTER VIENNA

  • The perfect location to meet the HIGH END requirements

  • A known setting with positive experiences from the FINEST AUDIO SHOW

  • Excellent resonance among exhibitors, visitors and the media at the FINEST AUDIO SHOW

  • Completely refurnished building complex fitted  

  • State-of-the-art technology and outstanding digital infrastructure

  • Several halls and 21 event room areas located on five levels

  • 134 rooms of different sizes ranging from 13 to 124 sqm, ceiling height: 2.70 m

  • Winner of the „Austrian Event Award“ in the category „Best Event•Location“ 2023

  • Winner of the „Platinum Eventex Award 2024 polySTAGE” in the categories „Event Technology, New Event Technology and Immersive Technology“

INTERNATIONAL METROPOLIS – MODERN, VIBRANT, COSMOPOLITAN

  • A melodious home for the HIGH END: Vienna is considered to be the world's music capital, home to both classical music and the latest beats -  and therefore the perfect setting for the world's leading international audio show.

  • A breathtaking setting and Europe's treasure chest: Vienna impresses visitors and residents alike with its diverse culture, historic structures and monuments, multitude of museums, lifestyle and international flair.

  • Arrive and feel right at home: In Vienna, you can make the most of sights and attractions, culinary highlights, hotels in all price categories and plenty of green recreational areas.

  • Vienna's excellent accessibility, perfect hotel infrastructure and maximum safety have all earned it the title of the world's "most liveable city" on multiple occasions.

CENTRAL LOCATION WITH AN OUTSTANDING INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Vienna is located at the heart of Europe

  • Excellent accessibility via train, aeroplane, car and lorry

  • International airport with daily routs to 195 cities and 600 flight connections

  • 16 minutes by train or 30 minutes via bus from the airport to the city centre

  • The ACV is situated in the central Donau•City, close to an underground station, bus station and taxi stands
    – and right next door to the United Nations Office at Vienna

  • Underground connection every 3 to 5 minutes, with the journey from the city centre to the ACV (station Kaisermühlen/VIC) taking 7 minutes

  • A multitude of hotels with a total of 923 rooms und 1,843 beds located within walking distance of the ACV

WILL THE EVENT BE MORE EXPENSIVE?

No, our prices are remaining stable!

We are offering you the added value of the ACV venue for the same price as the HIGH END 2025.

 

And what's more, both hotel costs and food and drink prices are cheaper in Vienna than in other metropolises.

 

WHAT PRODUCTS CAN I BOOK?

134 meeting rooms

sizes ranging from 13 to 124 sqm and a ceiling height of 2.70 m

 

Same range of areas and stands available

as in Munich

 

All stand options

from Basic to Superior sound cabins

WHAT ARE THE INSTALLATION AND DISMANTLING ARRANGEMENTS?

The number of installation and dismantling days will remain unchanged.

 

WILL THE TWO SPECIAL SHOWS, WOH UND IPS, ALSO TAKE PLACE?

Yes.

Both shows will also be held as special exhibitions in their own halls in the ACV.

WHAT SERVICE PROVIDERS AND PARTNERS WILL BE AT THE VENUE?

  • We will work with our established service partners in Vienna too.

  • The company Rappenglitz will continue to be our reliable stand construction partner.

  • Cooperation agreements will also be concluded with further service providers for logistics, catering, technology, etc.

HELPFUL LINKS /
FURTHER INFORMATIONEN

• ACV – Homepage

• ACV – virtual tour

• MAP ACV